GREG SUHR, San Francisco police chief: The city as a whole became infinitely more badass once we got a police chief who looks like Vic Mackey from "The Shield." I've met him a couple of times and he's a very nice guy. less

GREG SUHR, San Francisco police chief: The city as a whole became infinitely more badass once we got a police chief who looks like Vic Mackey from "The Shield." I've met him a couple of times and he's a very ... more

Photo: Paul Chinn, The Chronicle

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TOO $HORT, rapper: While the selection committee is still deliberating, the legendary rapper is the favorite to get the No. 1 seed out of Oaktown.

TOO $HORT, rapper: While the selection committee is still deliberating, the legendary rapper is the favorite to get the No. 1 seed out of Oaktown.

DREW REMENDA, broadcaster, coach: I don't want to sound like a stalker, but often find myself turning into CSN Bay Area just to stare at the longtime Sharks broadcaster's head. It looks like it was carved out of granite by a great artist. less

DREW REMENDA, broadcaster, coach: I don't want to sound like a stalker, but often find myself turning into CSN Bay Area just to stare at the longtime Sharks broadcaster's head. It looks like it was carved out ... more

LARS ULRICH, drummer: For whom the baldness tolls. While others in his field are desperate to keep their flowing hair, Metallica drummer/Marin resident Ulrich let nature take its course -- and keeps on rocking.

LARS ULRICH, drummer: For whom the baldness tolls. While others in his field are desperate to keep their flowing hair, Metallica drummer/Marin resident Ulrich let nature take its course -- and keeps on rocking.

BOB MOULD, musician, DJ, author: Mould is a relatively recent San Francisco resident. The former Husker Du guitarist has explored many different musical forms, but accepting hair loss with dignity has been a constant. less

BOB MOULD, musician, DJ, author: Mould is a relatively recent San Francisco resident. The former Husker Du guitarist has explored many different musical forms, but accepting hair loss with dignity has been a ... more

STEWART BRAND, author, futurist: The founder of the Whole Earth Catalog lives on a tugboat in Sausalito. He's friends with Brian Eno and used to be a Merry Prankster. And to our knowledge, he never wasted his time with Rogaine. less

STEWART BRAND, author, futurist: The founder of the Whole Earth Catalog lives on a tugboat in Sausalito. He's friends with Brian Eno and used to be a Merry Prankster. And to our knowledge, he never wasted his ... more

JERRY RICE, athlete: Hall of Fame credentials on the field make the beloved ex-49ers wide receiver seem like a front-runner. But don't forget that he didn't embrace his baldness until he was a Seattle Seahawk.

JERRY RICE, athlete: Hall of Fame credentials on the field make the beloved ex-49ers wide receiver seem like a front-runner. But don't forget that he didn't embrace his baldness until he was a Seattle Seahawk.

Photo: Lance Iversen, The Chronicle

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RONNIE LOTT, athlete: After he cut off his fingertip, Lott got rid of the hair as well. The improved aerodynamics extended his impressive career.

RONNIE LOTT, athlete: After he cut off his fingertip, Lott got rid of the hair as well. The improved aerodynamics extended his impressive career.

SEBASTIAN JANIKOWSKI, athlete: We'd like to get behind Seabass, but he loses points for wearing a ball cap when he's off the field. Out of dozens of photos in the Chronicle newsroom, the only one showing his bald head was a mug shot. less

SEBASTIAN JANIKOWSKI, athlete: We'd like to get behind Seabass, but he loses points for wearing a ball cap when he's off the field. Out of dozens of photos in the Chronicle newsroom, the only one showing his ... more

PHIL MATIER AND ANDREW ROSS, journalists: By popular demand, the hard-hitting and well-read Chronicle columnists get an at-large bid. And don't think for a second that wasn't an awkward conversation ...

PHIL MATIER AND ANDREW ROSS, journalists: By popular demand, the hard-hitting and well-read Chronicle columnists get an at-large bid. And don't think for a second that wasn't an awkward conversation ...